Gennadius Library Fellowships

ARIANE CONDELLIS FELLOWSHIP AT THE GENNADIUS LIBRARY *NEW*

For work in the Gennadius Library for the full academic year by Turkish nationals conducting research on topics related to intercommunal relationships, social history, or civil society of Byzantium or the Ottoman Empire. Stipend of $11,500 plus room and board at Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. 

Field of Study: Intercommunal relationships, social history, or civil society of Byzantium or the Ottoman Empire. 

Eligibility: Turkish nationals who are either Ph.D. holders or students enrolled in a doctoral program. Applicant does not need to be resident in Türkiye at the time of application; students may be enrolled in a program based in any country.

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026
 

CONSTANTINE AND GEORGE MACRICOSTAS FELLOWSHIP AT THE GENNADIUS LIBRARY

For work in the Gennadius Library for the full academic year. Stipend of $11,500 plus room and board at Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. 

Eligibility: Ph.D. students and PhD holders who have earned the degree within the last 5 years with research projects focusing on the historical, political, and sociological dimensions of Eastern Orthodox religion from Late Antiquity to the present are eligible. The fields of study may include, but are not limited to religious studies, anthropology, history, philosophy, politics, law, and sociology. Open to all nationalities.

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

COTSEN TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN GREECE

Short-term travel award of $2,000 for projects and research at the Gennadius Library. At least one month of residency required. School fees are waived.

Eligibility:  Senior scholars (Ph.D. holders) and graduate students of any nationality.

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

KATHRYN AND PETER YATRAKIS FELLOWSHIP

For work in the Gennadius Library for the full academic year. Stipend of $11,500 plus room and board at Loring Hall, and waiver of School fees. 

Eligibility: Ph.D. students and Ph.D. holders who have earned the degree within the last 5 years. Open to all nationalities. 

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

M. ALISON FRANTZ FELLOWSHIP IN POST-CLASSICAL STUDIES AT THE GENNADIUS LIBRARY

The M. Alison Frantz Fellowship, formerly known as the Gennadeion Fellowship in Post-Classical Studies, was named in honor of archaeologist, Byzantinist, and photographer M. Alison Frantz (1903–1995), a scholar of the post-classical Athenian Agora whose photographs of antiquities are widely used in books on Greek culture. A stipend of $11,500 plus room, board, and waiver of School fees.

Eligibility: Ph.D. students at a U.S. or Canadian institution, or Ph.D. holders who earned their degree within the last 5 years from a U.S. or Canadian institution, regardless of citizenship. Candidates should demonstrate their need to work in the Gennadius Library. 

DEADLINE: January 15, 2026

ZOË SARBANES PAPPAS SENIOR FELLOWSHIP IN THE STUDY OF MEDIEVAL THROUGH MODERN GREECE AT THE GENNADIUS LIBRARY

For work in the Gennadius Library for the full academic year. Stipend of $45,000, waiver of School membership fees, round-trip coach airfare to Athens, and lunches at Loring Hall (Monday through Friday) for the fellow. An additional $2,500 is available for the fellow to use in developing and presenting contributions to the academic life of the Library. 

Eligibility: An established scholar working in any area related to the study of Greece in the Medieval through Modern periods for a project that benefits from the use of the Gennadius Library, and/or School Archives, or other related sources. Special collections, rare books, archives, and research holdings of 150,000 titles create a comprehensive resource for the history of Greece through the ages. Applicants should hold the rank of Associate Professor (or equivalent) or higher and possess a significant record of publication and teaching. Open to all nationalities and any university.

DEADLINE: January 31, 2026

Questions?

Contact: application@ascsa.org

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